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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.44, 301.51 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.44, 301.51 and 125.24 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.44 : 301.51 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.44/301.51 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.44x = 301.51 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.44x = 37,761.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,761.11/218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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